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Peter Ellsworth

	Honours: Zoology, University of Queensland.
Background	I have previously worked as an Experimentalist in the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water, overseeing a research facility (Robert Wicks Pest Animal Research Centre). My key skills include dose and bait trials, trapping and surveying, and autopsy.
Supervisors	Dr Brian Cooke, University of Canberra Assoc. Prof Stephen Sarre, University of Canberra David Berman Joe Scanlan
IA CRC Program	Terrestrial
Project	I am looking at ways to enhance a biological strategy currently used on rabbits - rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus. I aim to better understand the long-term epidemiology of RHD strains and related viruses that may convey cross-immunity in rabbits. This includes developing test protocols for determining resistance to RHDV in rabbits, and testing field strains to compare virulence and effectiveness against the original release strain.
Locations	University of Canberra Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
Publications	Refereed: Elsworth, P.G., F. Seebacher, and C.E. Franklin. 2003. Sustained Swimming Performance in Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus): Effects of Body Size and Temperature. Journal of Herpetology, 37:135-140. Seebacher, F., Elsworth, P.G. and Franklin, C.E. 2003. Ontogenetic changes of swimming kinematics in a semi-aquatic reptile (Crocodylus porosus). Australian Journal of Zoology, 51, 15-24. Reports (non-refereed) Caughley, J., and Elsworth, P. (2000). “Testing a Telecommunications Cable for Susceptibility to Damage by Rodents.” Report to Pirelli Cables Australia Ltd. Elsworth, P. (2001). “Field Evaluation of the Preference of Potential Non-target Species for Zinc Phosphide Pellets over Grain”. Report to Animal Control Technology International Parker, R.W., Etheridge, J.L., Elsworth, P. (2002). “Pharmacokinetics of Pindone in the European Wild Rabbit.” Report to Applied Biotechnologies Pty Ltd. Elsworth, P. and Powell, D. (2003). “Testing Telecommunication Cables for Susceptibility to Damage by Rodents.” Report to Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems Australia Pty Ltd. Wilson, K., Elsworth, P., and Lapidge, S. (2004). “Integrated Feral Predator Control in South-West Queensland.” Final Monitoring Report to the National Feral Animal Control Program. Elsworth, P.G., Mitchell, J.L., and Parker, R.W. (2004) “Evaluation of Attractants and Toxins for Improved Target Specificity in the Control of Feral Pigs.” Report to National Feral Animal Control Program. Elsworth, P. (2006). “Testing Gas Fittings for Susceptibility to Damage by Rodents.” Report to Bureau of Mining and Petroleum, NRMW.